Inspired by Year 5 (June 2014)tag:typepad.com,2003:gallery-2014-05-30T22:46:39-07:00TypePadCity Kid | Aliza Deutschtag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2013-02-17T06:51:32-08:002013-02-17T06:51:32-08:0012 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill Basics) + patterned paper (Studio Calico, Cocoa Daisy) + brads (October Afternoon) + letters (Jillibean Soup) + wood veneer (Cocoa Daisy) + stickers (Echo Park, My Mind’s Eye) + stamp (Cocoa Daisy) + fonts (Burst My Bubble)
A Note from Aliza
This layout was inspired by two parts of Marnie’s recent color week. First, there was one layout with two simple strips of patterned paper, and loads of glorious white space. I kept that in mind when making this super simple layout. Also in that week, Marnie wrote about the color combination of blue and green: “Denim blue and green. Stormy sky and trees. Nature made it perfect. I just borrowed it.” I liked the words so much that I borrowed it too.
Journaling
So, one Shabbos afternoon, Sam says to me that he and his friends were planning to ride their bikes over the Williamsburg Bridge on Sunday. I didn't say yes right away, but I also didn't say no. Anyway, they went. After the bridge, they rode to 7-11 for slurpies, and then they rode along the river. Later while I was walking down Grand Street, I turned when I heard someone calling “Mommy!” from across the street. The gang had stopped for pizza.
They were out all day.
So, while all that independence was a bit outside my comfort zone, I love that we live in a place where they can be out and about and on their own. The fact that he has a cell phone helps too.
June Fun Fact
Summer. Yay. That’s all I can say.write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> cardstock (Bazzill Basics) + patterned paper (Studio Calico, Cocoa Daisy) + brads (October Afternoon) + letters (Jillibean Soup) + wood veneer (Cocoa Daisy) + stickers (Echo Park, My Mind’s Eye) + stamp (Cocoa Daisy) + fonts (Burst My Bubble)</font>
<b>A Note from Aliza</b>
This layout was inspired by two parts of Marnie’s recent color week. First, there was <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2014/04/red-is.html">one layout with two simple strips of patterned paper</a>, and loads of glorious white space. I kept that in mind when making this super simple layout. Also <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2014/04/blue-is.html">in that week</a>, Marnie wrote about the color combination of blue and green: “Denim blue and green. Stormy sky and trees. Nature made it perfect. I just borrowed it.” I liked the words so much that I borrowed it too.
<b>Journaling</b>
So, one Shabbos afternoon, Sam says to me that he and his friends were planning to ride their bikes over the Williamsburg Bridge on Sunday. I didn't say yes right away, but I also didn't say no. Anyway, they went. After the bridge, they rode to 7-11 for slurpies, and then they rode along the river. Later while I was walking down Grand Street, I turned when I heard someone calling “Mommy!” from across the street. The gang had stopped for pizza.
They were out all day.
So, while all that independence was a bit outside my comfort zone, I love that we live in a place where they can be out and about and on their own. The fact that he has a cell phone helps too.
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
Summer. Yay. That’s all I can say.

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Happy Smile | Marnie Florestag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2013-05-30T23:52:56-07:002013-05-30T23:52:56-07:0012 x 12 | materials patterned papers (Glitz) + elements (Glitz) + fonts (2Peas Graham Cracker)
A Note from Marnie
This layout came from Jina Jean from our September gallery. I love everything Jina does: her colors are amazing, she is a layering master, and she is really good with the little add on details. I am so glad she is part of our team!
June Fun Fact
All of our activities/sports are year round, so summer really just means no school. But I'll take it! write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> patterned papers (Glitz) + elements (Glitz) + fonts (2Peas Graham Cracker)</font>
<b>A Note from Marnie</b>
This layout came from <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/photos/paletteable_september2013/201309_jina_jean_hug_writeclickscrapbook.html">Jina Jean</a> from our September gallery. I love everything Jina does: her colors are amazing, she is a layering master, and she is really good with the little add on details. I am so glad she is part of our team!
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
All of our activities/sports are year round, so summer really just means no school. But I'll take it!

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Just Add Water | Francine Cloudentag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-19T15:10:49-07:002014-05-19T15:10:49-07:0012 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill Basics Paper) + stickers (Scenic Route, My Mind's Eye) + canvas diecuts (BasicGrey) + diecut (Glitz Design) + spray ink (Kesi'art) + sequins (craft supply) + sewing machine
A Note from Francine
I was inspired by two layouts from the September 2013 gallery, Hug by Jina Jean and Sweetness by Monika Glod. I loved the stitching details and diecuts from Jina's layout, and the blown out black & white photo from Monika's. I used my sewing machine to make stitched "waves" on my background, and spray inks to make a beachy background.
Journaling
I love how you sat quietly contemplating the sea after a day spent splashing in the water, and digging in the sand. May 9th 2014
June Fun Fact
One day at the beach is never enough for me. Our next vacation at the beach has to be at least a week long!write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size ="1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> cardstock (Bazzill Basics Paper) + stickers (Scenic Route, My Mind's Eye) + canvas diecuts (BasicGrey) + diecut (Glitz Design) + spray ink (Kesi'art) + sequins (craft supply) + sewing machine</font>
<b>A Note from Francine</b>
I was inspired by two layouts from the September 2013 gallery, <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/photos/paletteable_september2013/201309_jina_jean_hug_writeclickscrapbook.html"> Hug by Jina Jean</a> and <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/photos/paletteable_september2013/wcs-09-2013-monika-g%C5%82%C3%B3d-sweeteness_writeclickscrapbook.html">Sweetness by Monika Glod</a>. I loved the stitching details and diecuts from Jina's layout, and the blown out black & white photo from Monika's. I used my sewing machine to make stitched "waves" on my background, and spray inks to make a beachy background.
<b> Journaling </b>
I love how you sat quietly contemplating the sea after a day spent splashing in the water, and digging in the sand. May 9th 2014
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
One day at the beach is never enough for me. Our next vacation at the beach has to be at least a week long!

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Playful | Sue Althousetag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-23T11:18:56-07:002014-05-23T11:18:56-07:0012 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (Echo Park, Jenni Bowlin) + buttons (Queen & Co.) + butterfly punch (Martha Stewart) + title (Silhouette) + floss (We R Memory Keepers) + 12x12 die cut (Jillibean Soup) + foil gold butterfly (Jenni Bowlin) + mini pearls (Doodlebug) + typewriter (Remington)
A Note from Sue
This layout takes inspiration from Amy Coose's Number of Photos Week from this past April. My layout uses four photos that are different sizes: a 4x6 focal point photo and three supporting photos that are 3x3, 3.25x3.25 and 3x3. It's a different way for me to think about working with an even number of pictures.
Journaling
What is it about stuffed animals that makes me feel like a kid again? It does not matter that I'm in the middle of Ikea. It is time to play. Nov. 2013
June Fun Fact
I love stuffed animals and especially puppets. They make me feel like a kid again!write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (Echo Park, Jenni Bowlin) + buttons (Queen & Co.) + butterfly punch (Martha Stewart) + title (Silhouette) + floss (We R Memory Keepers) + 12x12 die cut (Jillibean Soup) + foil gold butterfly (Jenni Bowlin) + mini pearls (Doodlebug) + typewriter (Remington)</font>
<b>A Note from Sue</b>
This layout takes inspiration from <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2014/04/layouts-with-four-photos.html">Amy Coose's Number of Photos Week</a> from this past April. My layout uses four photos that are different sizes: a 4x6 focal point photo and three supporting photos that are 3x3, 3.25x3.25 and 3x3. It's a different way for me to think about working with an even number of pictures.
<b>Journaling</b>
What is it about stuffed animals that makes me feel like a kid again? It does not matter that I'm in the middle of Ikea. It is time to play. Nov. 2013
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
I love stuffed animals and especially puppets. They make me feel like a kid again!

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You Make My Heart Smile | Lisa Borbély tag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-25T16:58:46-07:002014-05-25T16:58:46-07:008.5 x 11 | materials tags (Cocoa Daisy, Fancy Pants Designs) + flair (Panda Eight) + stamp (Cocoa Daisy) + stickers (My Minds Eye) + heart (Simple Stories) + wood veneer (Studio Calico)
A Note from Lisa
This layout is made with the March sketch. I have loved working with sketches this year and I have made several layouts with our sketches. I was drawn to this one because it is out of my comfort zone. I usually have white space around the photos + papers etc. But the sketch had interesting elements.
Journaling
To have your spouse meet you after work should perhaps not be anything extraordinary, but when it comes to Stellan it is. He met me one day walking without a cane or walker. That is extraordinary. He trains all the time to get stronger and better and it makes me so happy!
June Fun Fact
To make more sense of the journaling you should know my fiancé has MS!
write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">8.5 x 11 | <b>materials</b> tags (Cocoa Daisy, Fancy Pants Designs) + flair (Panda Eight) + stamp (Cocoa Daisy) + stickers (My Minds Eye) + heart (Simple Stories) + wood veneer (Studio Calico)</font>
<b>A Note from Lisa</b>
This layout is made with the March sketch. I have loved working with sketches this year and I have made several layouts with our sketches. I was drawn to this one because it is out of my comfort zone. I usually have white space around the photos + papers etc. But the sketch had interesting elements.
<b>Journaling</b>
To have your spouse meet you after work should perhaps not be anything extraordinary, but when it comes to Stellan it is. He met me one day walking without a cane or walker. That is extraordinary. He trains all the time to get stronger and better and it makes me so happy!
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
To make more sense of the journaling you should know my fiancé has MS!

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The Last Time | Amy Sorensentag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-27T16:07:37-07:002014-05-27T16:07:37-07:0012 x 12 | materials patterned paper (American Crafts, Crate Paper, Echo Park, Pebbles) + alpha stickers (BasicGrey) + date stamp (Cocoa Daisy) + fonts (Bario Regular, Arsenale White)
A Note from Amy
One of my favorite things this year at wcs was Marnie's Scrapolympics week.
It was my favorite for a couple of reasons:
1. The cleverness of the events just made me happy!
2. I love seeing how scrapbookers take inspiration from each other.
3. My assignment was so helpful! I did the Pairs Skating event, and I studied Jenny Larsen's skill with using one big photo on layouts. It's an approach I had long admired but not ever really done successfully. Pushing myself to examine how Jenny implements color, pattern, and a big photo helped me gain strength with that approach. Big photos are my current big obsession!
Journaling
You were only two when we got the swing set. It came from Aunt Suzette’s house when it had to go so she could put in her swimming pool. Your dad and James set it up one September evening in 2002, and it became an integral part of your childhood. It was a fort, a space ship, a castle, a church, an army base. A gathering point for kids in our neighborhood. There was sliding, swinging, climbing, resting, hiding, imagining there. Its platform was the scene of many meals, both real and imaginary, and was perhaps the perfect place to eat a popsicle; it was also one of Emily’s favorite spots to lie in the sun.
But everyone grew up.
And when even Kaleb was ready to let go of the swing set, we knew it was probably time. It was pretty rickety by then, anyway, the supports on the platform easily pushed to odd angles, the wood bound to give you a splinter or too. But I was still sad to see it go. It was integral to your childhood and so it was also integral to my motherhood. Watching you swing and play with your friends, or even just hearing the clank of the chains and all of your laughing, happy voices. And sure: the trampoline we replaced it with will be fun. Lots of jumping and flipping! But it won’t be the same.
June Fun Fact
I'm running my fourth Ragnar Relay race this month. I'm hoping not to fall during the night run like I did last year!write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> patterned paper (American Crafts, Crate Paper, Echo Park, Pebbles) + alpha stickers (BasicGrey) + date stamp (Cocoa Daisy) + fonts (Bario Regular, Arsenale White)</font>
<b>A Note from Amy</b>
One of my favorite things this year at wcs was <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2014/02/scrapolympics-day-1.html">Marnie's Scrapolympics week</a>.
It was my favorite for a couple of reasons:
1. The cleverness of the events just made me happy!
2. I love seeing how scrapbookers take inspiration from each other.
3. My assignment was so helpful! I did the <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2014/02/scrapolympics-day-4.html">Pairs Skating event</a>, and I studied <a href="http://midwestscrapgarden.blogspot.com/">Jenny Larsen's</a> skill with using one big photo on layouts. It's an approach I had long admired but not ever really done successfully. Pushing myself to examine how Jenny implements color, pattern, <i>and</i> a big photo helped me gain strength with that approach. Big photos are my current big obsession!
<b>Journaling</b>
You were only two when we got the swing set. It came from Aunt Suzette’s house when it had to go so she could put in her swimming pool. Your dad and James set it up one September evening in 2002, and it became an integral part of your childhood. It was a fort, a space ship, a castle, a church, an army base. A gathering point for kids in our neighborhood. There was sliding, swinging, climbing, resting, hiding, imagining there. Its platform was the scene of many meals, both real and imaginary, and was perhaps the perfect place to eat a popsicle; it was also one of Emily’s favorite spots to lie in the sun.
But everyone grew up.
And when even Kaleb was ready to let go of the swing set, we knew it was probably time. It was pretty rickety by then, anyway, the supports on the platform easily pushed to odd angles, the wood bound to give you a splinter or too. But I was still sad to see it go. It was integral to your childhood and so it was also integral to my motherhood. Watching you swing and play with your friends, or even just hearing the clank of the chains and all of your laughing, happy voices. And sure: the trampoline we replaced it with will be fun. Lots of jumping and flipping! But it won’t be the same.
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
I'm running my fourth Ragnar Relay race this month. I'm hoping not to fall during the night run like I did last year!

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Say Cheese | Amy Coosetag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-27T18:18:07-07:002014-05-27T18:18:07-07:0012 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Heidi Swapp, My Mind's Eye) + labels (Chic Tags) + stickers (My Mind's Eye) + pen (American Crafts) + cutting machine (Silhouette Cameo)
A Note from Amy
This layout is about meeting Richard Rawlings at a Dallas Mavericks basketball game. It was seriously a dream come true for my hubby, who is a huge fan of his show, "Fast and Loud."
Journaling
It was so cool to meet Richard Rawlings from the show "Fast and Loud." He was very down to earth and was happy to share his success story with us.
June Fun Fact
I am looking forward to a fun summer with my big kids around more and lots of time at the pool. Remind me that I said that when I'm tired of being a maid and chauffeur by the second week they're home.
write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> patterned paper (Heidi Swapp, My Mind's Eye) + labels (Chic Tags) + stickers (My Mind's Eye) + pen (American Crafts) + cutting machine (Silhouette Cameo)</font>
<b>A Note from Amy</b>
This layout is about meeting Richard Rawlings at a Dallas Mavericks basketball game. It was seriously a dream come true for my hubby, who is a huge fan of his show, "Fast and Loud."
<b>Journaling</b>
It was so cool to meet Richard Rawlings from the show "Fast and Loud." He was very down to earth and was happy to share his success story with us.
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
I am looking forward to a fun summer with my big kids around more and lots of time at the pool. Remind me that I said that when I'm tired of being a maid and chauffeur by the second week they're home.

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The Family Pi | Jennifer Larsontag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-27T18:52:45-07:002014-05-27T18:52:45-07:0012 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Studio Calico, American Crafts) + stickers (Studio Calico, October Afternoon) + brads (American Crafts) + thickers (Studio Calico) + flair (October Afternoon) + die cut (October Afternoon) + rubons (Studio Calico) + wood veneer (Lily Bee) + chipboard letters (BasicGrey) + paint (Jenni Bowlin) + ink (Jenni Bowlin) + pen (Sharpie) + punch (EK Success) + epoxy stickers (Studio Calico)
A Note from Jenny
I was inspired by Cristina C. Scrap’s May layout using a pie chart. I drew a circle and gave it to each family member and asked them to draw a pie chart for what was important to them. I then added it to the page, paired with a photo of each of us. Some notable moments: my older boy didn't have family at first, but later removed “biking” to replace it with “family”; my husband noted that neither of us put work on our wheel (I truly love my job!); and my younger boy noted that we hadn't put God on our charts, but God was the crust.
June Fun Fact
I am a gardening fiend and cannot wait for summer!
write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> patterned paper (Studio Calico, American Crafts) + stickers (Studio Calico, October Afternoon) + brads (American Crafts) + thickers (Studio Calico) + flair (October Afternoon) + die cut (October Afternoon) + rubons (Studio Calico) + wood veneer (Lily Bee) + chipboard letters (BasicGrey) + paint (Jenni Bowlin) + ink (Jenni Bowlin) + pen (Sharpie) + punch (EK Success) + epoxy stickers (Studio Calico)</font>
<b>A Note from Jenny</b>
I was inspired by Cristina C. Scrap’s May <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/photos/everydaily_may_2014/201405_wcs_cristinac_everydayphotographs_web.html">layout </a> using a pie chart. I drew a circle and gave it to each family member and asked them to draw a pie chart for what was important to them. I then added it to the page, paired with a photo of each of us. Some notable moments: my older boy didn't have family at first, but later removed “biking” to replace it with “family”; my husband noted that neither of us put work on our wheel (I truly love my job!); and my younger boy noted that we hadn't put God on our charts, but God was the crust.
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
I am a gardening fiend and cannot wait for summer!

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Finals | Laura O'Donnell tag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-29T19:06:27-07:002014-05-29T19:06:27-07:0012 x 12 | materials digital kit (Light Bulb Moment by JustJaimee and Stolen Moments) + font (Remington Noiseless)
A Note from Laura
I was inspired by Francine's week of blogging about Instagram to scrap a recent photo from my daughter's Instagram feed along with the text she added to her photo for the journaling.
Journaling
@therealMaryRose
study all day
sleep never
(unless you're my cat)
June Fun Fact
I’m changing up my Project Life to the 6" x 8" Handbook size for the summer. I already started with Memorial Day Weekend, and I love the smaller size! write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> digital kit (Light Bulb Moment by JustJaimee and Stolen Moments) + font (Remington Noiseless)</font>
<b>A Note from Laura</b>
I was inspired by Francine's week of blogging about Instagram to scrap a recent photo from my daughter's Instagram feed along with the text she added to her photo for the journaling.
<b>Journaling</b>
@therealMaryRose
study all day
sleep never
(unless you're my cat)
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
I’m changing up my Project Life to the 6" x 8" Handbook size for the summer. I already started with Memorial Day Weekend, and I love the smaller size!

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Lunch This Week | Carey Bridgestag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-29T19:06:28-07:002014-05-29T19:06:28-07:0012 x 12 | materials digital kit (Celeste Knight's Honeysuckle) + journal cards (Celeste Knight's Honeysuckle Journal Cards) + digital elements (Pixels & Company's Bermuda Triangle Collab, Gennifer Bursett's Miss Molly Elements) + washi tape (Scotty Girl Design's This Year 2014 Summer Washi Tape) + word strips (Scotty Girl Design's In the Kitchen Word Art) + font (1942 Report)
A Note from Carey
This layout was inspired by Christine Newman's Jumpstart Week during May 2014 and Christine's photo-inspired layout Sunset Stroll. I utilized the same polaroid format for my photos, and like Christine, I also pulled colors from my photos to select papers and embellishments. The grid format also was very appealing to me, so I followed her design and embellishment placement closely as well.
Journaling
This week I tried two new places for lunch to celebrate my birthday: Brew House Coffee with Hannah and Slice of Pie with Connie.
Brew House Coffee: Hannah & I both had Turkey Berry salad. The food was yummy and the place had a great atmosphere.
Slice of Pie: quiche + cheesecake
June Fun Fact
I can't eat breakfast sausage or sausage biscuits without dipping them in pancake syrup. The sweetness is so yummy!write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> digital kit (Celeste Knight's Honeysuckle) + journal cards (Celeste Knight's Honeysuckle Journal Cards) + digital elements (Pixels & Company's Bermuda Triangle Collab, Gennifer Bursett's Miss Molly Elements) + washi tape (Scotty Girl Design's This Year 2014 Summer Washi Tape) + word strips (Scotty Girl Design's In the Kitchen Word Art) + font (1942 Report)</font>
<b>A Note from Carey</b>
This layout was inspired by Christine Newman's Jumpstart Week during May 2014 and Christine's photo-inspired layout <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2014/05/jumpstart-week-intro-photos.html" target="_blank">Sunset Stroll</a>. I utilized the same polaroid format for my photos, and like Christine, I also pulled colors from my photos to select papers and embellishments. The grid format also was very appealing to me, so I followed her design and embellishment placement closely as well.
<b>Journaling</b>
This week I tried two new places for lunch to celebrate my birthday: Brew House Coffee with Hannah and Slice of Pie with Connie.
Brew House Coffee: Hannah & I both had Turkey Berry salad. The food was yummy and the place had a great atmosphere.
Slice of Pie: quiche + cheesecake
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
I can't eat breakfast sausage or sausage biscuits without dipping them in pancake syrup. The sweetness is so yummy!

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Hello Lovely | Amy Kingsfordtag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-29T19:06:31-07:002014-05-29T19:06:31-07:008.5 x 11 | materials cardstock (Digital Design Essentials) + patterned paper (Digital Design Essentials) + buttons (Digital Design Essentials) + brads (Digital Design Essentials) + labels (Digital Design Essentials) + stickers (Digital Design Essentials) + wood veneer (Digital Design Essentials) + washi tape (Amy Kingsford, Digital Design Essentials) + fonts (Century Gothic)
A Note from Amy
I made this layout using the write. click. scrapbook. sketch from November 2013. This sketch was based off of a beautiful page made by the lovely Diane Payne and tackles two design features that are a little out of my comfort zone--a grid design and the use of circles. I'm not sure why, but for the longest time I've struggled with using grids and circles in my own pages, but I love the clean, yet energetic look they bring to this page. The grid design allowed me to use plenty of bold colors and patterns on my page, while the use of multiple circles help to soften the edges a bit.
Journaling
Hello Lovely. Every time I see you, you seem to shine just a little bit brighter--with a radiance and clarity that is well beyond your years.
June Fun Fact
June is a busy month here in our house, filled with adventures in remodeling, potty training, swimming lessons and travels. This doesn't leave a whole lot of time for scrapbooking but it will provide plenty of fodder for future pages I'm sure! write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">8.5 x 11 | <b>materials</b> cardstock (Digital Design Essentials) + patterned paper (Digital Design Essentials) + buttons (Digital Design Essentials) + brads (Digital Design Essentials) + labels (Digital Design Essentials) + stickers (Digital Design Essentials) + wood veneer (Digital Design Essentials) + washi tape (Amy Kingsford, Digital Design Essentials) + fonts (Century Gothic)</font>
<b>A Note from Amy</b>
I made this layout using the write. click. scrapbook. sketch from November 2013. This sketch was based off of a beautiful page made by the lovely Diane Payne and tackles two design features that are a little out of my comfort zone--a grid design and the use of circles. I'm not sure why, but for the longest time I've struggled with using grids and circles in my own pages, but I love the clean, yet energetic look they bring to this page. The grid design allowed me to use plenty of bold colors and patterns on my page, while the use of multiple circles help to soften the edges a bit.
<b>Journaling</b>
Hello Lovely. Every time I see you, you seem to shine just a little bit brighter--with a radiance and clarity that is well beyond your years.
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
June is a busy month here in our house, filled with adventures in remodeling, potty training, swimming lessons and travels. This doesn't leave a whole lot of time for scrapbooking but it will provide plenty of fodder for future pages I'm sure!

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Keep Calm | Celeste Smithtag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2014-05-29T19:06:31-07:002014-05-29T19:06:31-07:0012 x 12 | materials digital kit (Shine On by Lauren Grier & Erica Zane)
A Note from Celeste
I was so inspired by Sue Althouse’s week on go to designs. Nothing like having a few in your back pocket to get you out of a rut! I used the rectangle on a square idea for this layout. It’s just fabulous having a few different places to start!
June Fun Fact
I have six thirteen year old boys coming to my house for a sleepover the first weekend of June. I’m hoping that their love of gaming keeps the ruckus to a bare minimum. A girl can dream can’t she?
write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size=1">12 x 12 | <b>materials</b> digital kit (Shine On by Lauren Grier & Erica Zane)</font>
<b>A Note from Celeste</b>
I was so inspired by <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2014/05/go-to-designs-rectangle.html">Sue Althouse’s week on go to designs</a>. Nothing like having a few in your back pocket to get you out of a rut! I used the rectangle on a square idea for this layout. It’s just fabulous having a few different places to start!
<b>June Fun Fact</b>
I have six thirteen year old boys coming to my house for a sleepover the first weekend of June. I’m hoping that their love of gaming keeps the ruckus to a bare minimum. A girl can dream can’t she?